BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Omaha Walking Club - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Omaha Walking Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Omaha Walking Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20260214T232219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T214428Z UID:10000345-1776002400-1776009600@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Chalco Hills - South Loop DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 12\, 2026     –     2 pm Start.    This 2.5 mile walk on a paved trail will wind around the south end of Lake Wehrspan.  We may see turkeys\, deer\, snakes\, birds\, and other wildlife. \nMeet at the parking lot on the north side of Hwy 370\, west of the I-80 interchange.  Take a lawn chair if you have one\, since there are no picnic tables at this location. \nLeader    –    Susan M.     402-238-5986 \n  URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/chalco-hills-south-loop-2/ LOCATION:Chalco Hills Recreation Area/Wehrspann Lake\, Chalco Hills Rec Area\, North Entrance\, NE\, 68138\, United States GEO:41.17171;-96.15563 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chalco Hills Recreation Area/Wehrspann Lake Chalco Hills Rec Area North Entrance NE 68138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Chalco Hills Rec Area\, North Entrance:geo:-96.15563,41.17171 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20260214T231335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T231335Z UID:10000344-1775397600-1775404800@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Walnut Grove Park DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 5\, 2026     –    2 pm Start.     This pretty park is full of old walnut trees.  (Surprise!)  Although the paved loop is only one mile\, we may extend our walk by heading towards Lake Zorinsky.  After returning we will have walked 2.5 miles. \nAfter entering the park by turning north off Q St.\, keep right and proceed to the second parking lot where we will meet. \nLeader    –    Carol V.    402-517-0580 URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/walnut-grove-park/ LOCATION:Walnut Grove Park – Millard\, 15050 Q St.\, Omaha\, 68137 GEO:41.2090179;-96.1501693 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Walnut Grove Park – Millard 15050 Q St. Omaha 68137;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15050 Q St.:geo:-96.1501693,41.2090179 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20260214T225803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T225803Z UID:10000343-1774792800-1774800000@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Lauritzen Gardens DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 29\, 2026     –     2 pm Start.    This two mile walk will be on a concrete path with many attractions to view along the way.  We hope to see the “sea” of daffodils in bloom this year!  There will be a display of trolls made from reclaimed wood as well. \nA tram is available for $5 if you’d prefer to ride.  Admission is $15 (or $13 for Seniors).  After our walk we will have snacks on the patio. \nLeader    –    Susan A.    402-830-3204 URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/lauritzen-gardens-3/ LOCATION:Lauritzen Gardens\, 100 Bancroft St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States GEO:41.2345143;-95.9162899 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft St Omaha NE 68108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=100 Bancroft St:geo:-95.9162899,41.2345143 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20260214T225000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T232635Z UID:10000342-1774188000-1774195200@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Southwind Loop - La Vista DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 22\, 2026     –     2 pm Start.     This 1.5 mile walk will be on a paved surface\, with distance adjustable according to the weather.  The pretty trail meanders between the homes of  Southwind.  We will meet in the parking lot of Metro Community College/La Vista Library at 92nd St.\, on the north side of Giles Rd. \nLeader    –    Toni M.    402-504-4422 \n  URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/southwind-loop-la-vista-3/ LOCATION:Southwind Loop\, La Vista\, 9110 Giles Rd\, La Vista\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20260214T224243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T215455Z UID:10000341-1773583200-1773590400@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Daniell Trail - Bellevue --- "CANCELLED" Due to Prediction of Inclement Weather DESCRIPTION:This walk is cancelled for March 15.  Possibly it will be done at the end of the OWC Spring Season. \nSunday\, March 15\, 2026     –     2 pm Start.    This 1.5 mile walk will be on a lovely\, paved trail through the woods along Whitted Creek.  There will be an option to continue farther for those who’d like a longer walk. \nMeet at Two Springs Park at 14325 S. 34th St in Bellevue.  (This is on the west side of 34th St between Scott Dr and Spring Blvd.) \nLeader    –    Marlene K.    402-293-3852 \n  \nNOTE:     This walk is cancelled for March 15.  Possibly it will be done at the end of the OWC Spring Season. URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/daniell-trail-bellevue-2/ LOCATION:Two Springs Park/ Daniell Trail\, 14325 S 34th St\, Bellevue\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20260214T222957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T222957Z UID:10000340-1772978400-1772985600@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Seymour Smith Park DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 8\, 2026     –     2 pm Start.    This two mile walk will be on flat terrain\, with the distance to be adjusted according to the weather.   The park has a disc golf course\, if you’d like to take a frisbee to play. \nThe park is east of 72nd St. and north of Harrison St.  Enter from Harrison St. and drive past the skate park.  Follow the road until you get to our meeting place at the playground area. \nNote:    This is the first day of Daylight Savings Time\, so don’t forget to “spring forward” an hour. \nLeader    –    Maureen D.    402-319-9430 URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/seymour-smith-park/ LOCATION:Seymour Smith Park\, 6802 Harrison St.\, Omaha\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20260214T221700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T221700Z UID:10000339-1772373600-1772380800@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:American Heroes Park - Bellevue DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 1\, 2026     –     2 pm Start.    This 1.4 mile walk will take us into the woods at the north edge of American Heroes Park.  (If muddy\, we may wander around the pond on the .62 mile paved trail.) \nDirections    –    Drive east on Mission Ave. passing through downtown Bellevue.  Just before reaching the toll bridge across the Missouri River\, turn north into American Heroes Park.  Drive past the playground to the farthest parking lot where we will meet to start the walk. \n  \nLeader    –    Charlene S.    402-536-9357 URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/american-heroes-park-bellevue/ LOCATION:American Heroes Park\, Bellevue\, Bellevue\, NE\, United States GEO:41.138725;-95.885604 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20260126T165539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T164333Z UID:10000338-1769954400-1769959800@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Big Elk Lake Recreation Area in Papillion DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Sunday\, February 1\, 2026     –     This short (1.1 mile) walk on a paved surface will be a great way to spend a cold afternoon with friends.  Big Elk Lake Recreation Area (South of Cornhusker Rd and East of 108th Street) is a new addition to Papillion and a haven for birds and lakeside wildlife. \nDirections:  From Giles Rd turn South onto 114th St.  Turn East at Cornhusker Rd and as you pass 108th St you will see the lake and the entrance. \nIf approaching from Hwy 370\, turn North onto 114th St.  Pass the intersection with Lincoln Rd (It has stoplights.) and proceed to Cornhusker Rd.  Turn East and just past 108th St you will see the lake and park entrance. \nLeader     –     Pamela M.    402-218-5714[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/big-elk-lake-recreation-area-in-papillion/ LOCATION:Big Elk Lake Recreation Area END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20251026T235855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T235855Z UID:10000337-1763906400-1763917200@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Old Market in Downtown Omaha DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 23\, 2025     –     2 pm Start.    This flat walk will take us through the Old Market where the walk leader will point out features of some of the historic buildings.  After our walk we will have an early dinner\, for those who are interested\, in one of the Old Market restaurants.  (The walk plus dinner will take about 3 hours.) \nMeet at the U.S. National Bank Arch at the Gene Leahy Mall.  Street parking is free on Sundays\, so park near Farnam and 11th St. \nNote:  It is essential to RSVP to Judy by Friday\, November 21\, if you plan to join us for dinner. \nLeader    –    Judy A.    Call or text her at 402-213-6474 or email her at aldermanjudy45@gmail.com URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/old-market-in-downtown-omaha/ LOCATION:US National Bank Arch in Old Market\, Omaha\, 1110 Farnum St.\, Omaha\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20251019T140654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T140654Z UID:10000336-1763301600-1763310600@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Hitchcock Nature Center in Iowa DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 16\, 2025     –     There will be two walk options in this beautiful park in The Loess Hills of Western Iowa.  the first will be walking out and back\, using the Fox Run Ridge Trail.  the second will take us down the hill into the woods an later back to the ridge for a scenic view of the Iowa countryside.  A walking stick may be helpful.  There is a $5 entrance fee. \nDirections:    Drive East on I-680 into Iowa\, which turns into County Hwy G37.  Once in Crescent\, thru left (North) at Casey’s gas station and drive 3.5 miles to the turnoff to Hitchcock Nature Center.  Meet at the Visitors’ Center in the park at the end of the road. URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/hitchcock-nature-center-in-iowa/ LOCATION:Hitchcock Nautre Center\, Loess Hills\, 27792 Ski Hill Loop\, Honey Creek\, IA\, United States GEO:41.4169289;-95.8528804 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hitchcock Nautre Center Loess Hills 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek IA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=27792 Ski Hill Loop:geo:-95.8528804,41.4169289 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20251019T135508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T135508Z UID:10000335-1762696800-1762704000@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:The Wetlands of Fontenelle Forest DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 9\, 2025     –     2 pm Start.    This 2.5 mile walk will be on a flat trail in the floodplain of Fontenelle Forest\, starting on the boardwalk\, proceeding past the observation blind onto the Hidden Lake Trail.  We will return on the same path and take the Marsh Stream and Pond Trails back to the parking lot. \nDirections:     Meet at the parking lot in The Wetlands just outside the entrance to Gifford Farm.  From Ft. Crook Rd in Bellevue\, turn East onto Childs Rd.  Proceed up and down the hills through the neighborhood onto the road leading into Fontenelle Forest.  Near the end of the road is Gifford Farm. \nLeader    –    Marlene K.    402-293-3852 URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/the-wetlands-of-fontenelle-forest/ LOCATION:The Wetlands of Fontenelle Forest – Bellevue NE\, 700 Camp Gifford Road\, Bellevue\, 68005 GEO:41.1755248;-95.8892631 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Wetlands of Fontenelle Forest – Bellevue NE 700 Camp Gifford Road Bellevue 68005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=700 Camp Gifford Road:geo:-95.8892631,41.1755248 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20251019T134400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T134757Z UID:10000334-1762092000-1762099200@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Linden Estates\, Omaha DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 2\, 2025     –     2 pm Start.     This 2.5 mile walk will start by meandering through a lovely neighborhood\, followed by walking along a path next to a creek before returning to the gazebo. \nDirections:   From the Dodge Expressway turn north onto 144th St and proceed to Cuming St.  Turn East a proceed to 142nd St where you will see a gazebo at the NE corner of 142nd and Cuming St.  Park anywhere along the road. \nLeader    –    Clare G.   402-690-2156 URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/linden-estates-omaha/ LOCATION:Linden Estates\, 41.269713\, -96.134098\, Omaha\, United States GEO:41.269713;-96.134098 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Linden Estates 41.269713 -96.134098 Omaha United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=41.269713\, -96.134098:geo:-96.134098,41.269713 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20250812T155535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T155535Z UID:10000333-1761487200-1761494400@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:Schramm Park DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 26\, 2025     –     2 pm Start.     This mostly paved walk will be about one and one half miles around the fish hatchery.  There are many trails in Schramm Park to be explored later\, if you’d like! \nMeet at the Treehouse Classroom.  to get to the park\, take\, I-80 West to Exit 432.  Then drive South on Hwy 31 about two miles toward the park. \nLeader     –     Susan M.     402-238-5986 URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/schramm-park/ LOCATION:Schram Park Recreation Area\, 21502 N-31\, Gretna\, NE\, United States GEO:41.0234932;-96.2538161 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Schram Park Recreation Area 21502 N-31 Gretna NE United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21502 N-31:geo:-96.2538161,41.0234932 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T213724 CREATED:20250812T155122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T133338Z UID:10000332-1760882400-1760889600@omahawalkingclub.org SUMMARY:American Heroes Park in Bellevue DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 19\, 2025     –     2 pm Start.     Although the initial portion of the walk from the parking lot will be paved\,  we will proceed to a one and one half mile walk in a wooded area north of the paved paths.  Part of the walk will be along the Missouri River.  Along the way we will see plaques detailing history of the area. \nMeet at the parking lot closest to the woods at the north end of the park.  To get there\, drive East through Old Town Bellevue on Mission Ave. and turn North (left) into the park just before reaching the Missouri River toll bridge.  Proceed past the playground all the way through the park\, ending at the parking lot where we will meet. \nLeader     –     Wilma V.     402-506-0962 URL:https://omahawalkingclub.org/walk/american-heroes-park-in-bellevue/ LOCATION:American Heroes Park\, Bellevue\, Bellevue\, NE\, United States GEO:41.138725;-95.885604 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR